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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 05/10/2026

We had a thoughtful conversation about the issues on their minds, from AI and the growing power of big tech to women's health and reproductive rights and school voucher court decisions.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 05/10/2026

Mahalo to the students, faculty, and staff at UH Maui College for inviting me to talk story over pizza. 🍕 I’m always grateful for the chance to be with our students, hear what they’re thinking, and talk about the challenges shaping their lives and our communities.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 02/10/2026

That means warrants, body cameras, no facial coverings, and a system where immigrants can live, work, and move through our communities without fear. Mahalo to everyone standing up for the dignity and rights of our immigrant communities.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 02/10/2026

Holding ICE accountable means knowing where taxpayer dollars are going and making sure the rule of law applies. At Hawaiʻi’s first Immigration and Inclusion Conference, I shared what I’ve seen at FDC Honolulu and why Congress must keep pushing for answers, oversight, and humane treatment.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 29/09/2026

Mahalo to the broadcasters who stay on air for our communities when it matters most. I’m working in Congress to make sure communications infrastructure is treated like the critical infrastructure it is.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 29/09/2026

Chris Leonard and the team at KWXX know how important it is to keep people informed when the power is out, cell service is down, and families are looking for reliable information.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Seeing the damage firsthand and talking with these farmers and UH CTAHR’s agriculture team made clear that recovery will take more than rebuilding, we need to also strengthen our agricultural resilience so our farmers don't continue to suffer from unrecoverable losses.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Destroyed crops, damaged property, and ponds of dead shrimp have devastated Aloun Farms, Kauaʻi Shrimp, and Lydgate Farms. Kauaʻi Shrimp is now closing its operations, underscoring how devastating these losses are for local agriculture and the families and workers who depend on it.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/09/2026

As our islands prepare for another storm, Kauaʻi is still recovering from the last one.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

I’m proud to support initiatives like these that open up career pathways here in Hawaiʻi. Mahalo to the educators and partners making these opportunities possible for our keiki.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

Glad to join the blessing of the MEERA lab at Mililani High School. This new space gives students hands-on experience with the equipment and technology used in manufacturing and engineering careers, helping them explore what their future could look like.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

A plan for the cleanup, return, and community-driven stewardship of Mākua is needed to ensure future generations can inherit and care for a healthier, more vibrant valley.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

Mahalo to Mālama Mākua and the Waiʻanae Moku Kūpuna Council for bringing folks together to talk about the collective vision for the future of Mākua.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 22/09/2026

Governor Ariyoshi made history as our nation’s first Asian American governor, but I’ll remember him most for the humility, steady leadership & deep love for Hawaiʻi that defined his service. My deepest aloha to Jean & the entire Ariyoshi ʻohana. Mahalo for a lifetime of service to Hawaiʻi, Governor.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

That money doesn’t disappear on paper. It disappears from farmers’ bottom lines and families’ food baskets. Farmers lose customers. Families lose food. That's the Republican plan for growing American agriculture.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

A lot of talk about growing markets for American agriculture. A whole lot of silence when I asked a simple question: who replaces the billions cut from SNAP and other programs that buy food from local farmers and ranchers?

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

Seventeen people are officially recognized as having been abducted. Five returned home. Twelve remain unaccounted for. We must keep their stories alive and continue standing with the families who are still waiting for answers.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

I took to the House floor to share the stories of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea and raise awareness for the families still waiting for answers.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15/09/2026

Congress must restore funding for this critical lifeline because when disaster strikes and every other line of communication goes dark, Kauaʻi needs KKCR to be there.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15/09/2026

Through power and internet outages, KKCR stayed on the air, sharing emergency updates and helping people find food, water, and help. After Trump pushed Republicans to cut public broadcasting funding, KKCR lost $83,000.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15/09/2026

When Hurricane Lowell hit, one of the only voices Kauaʻi could still hear was KKCR, their community radio station.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

I’m working to urgently bring federal support to help our farmers recover and rebuild. Mahalo to USDA Farm Service Agency State Director Arthur Keyes and team for joining me as we spoke with local ranchers and farmers, surveyed the damage, and talked about what we can do to help.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

The destruction Hurricane Lala left behind on farms across Kaʻū is extensive. From ranch lands to coffee farms, cracks in the earth, flooding, downed trees, broken water lines and damaged roads will take significant resources.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

Ippe nifee debiru and Mahalo to the hundreds of volunteers keeping our heritage and the spirit of Chimugukuru alive across Hawaiʻi. ❤️

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

As a proud yonsei of uchinanchu descent, I also had a great time talking story with the young leaders of the Okinawa Youth Academy who were helping out at the festival.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

Aloha and Haitai! With an andagi in hand, my belly was happy and my heart was full celebrating the 44th annual Okinawan Festival and 75 years of the Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 04/09/2026

These homes are about so much more than a roof. They’re about community, culture, and giving generations to come the chance to call Hawaiʻi home.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 04/09/2026

Honored to join DHHL’s West Oʻahu Scattered Lots Pilot Project in Waiʻanae and celebrate another step toward getting Native Hawaiian families back on Hawaiian Home Lands.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 31/08/2026

Small businesses carry so much of our communities, and Hawaiʻi’s Black entrepreneurs are building, creating, and opening doors for others every day.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 31/08/2026

It was so good to sit down with the Hawaiʻi Black Chamber of Commerce during Black Business Month for an honest conversation about what it takes to grow a business here. Mahalo for welcoming me and for continuing to support Hawaiʻi’s Black business community.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 27/08/2026

You are invited to my community telephone town hall! I will answer live questions from participants and address pressing issues impacting Hawai‘i residents. I hope you are able to join us!

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 27/08/2026

Mahalo to the school staff, volunteers, and community partners in Kaʻū who are stepping up to make sure families have food, supplies, and support when they need it most. Even while facing challenges of their own, they’re still showing up for their neighbors. That is aloha in action.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/08/2026

URGENT—HAWAIʻI ISLAND: 911 emergency service is currently down. Until service is restored, call: From a cell phone: Fire Administration at 808-961-8336 From a landline: Police Administration at 808-935-3311 Please save these numbers and share this alert with your ʻohana, neighbors, and kūpuna.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14/08/2026

Once you’re ready, think of five people who may need your kōkua. Call a loved one. Check on a neighbor or kūpuna. Reach out to someone who may not have family nearby. Ask what they need and help them get ready. Looking out for one another is how we’ll get through this together.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14/08/2026

As Lala approaches, now is the time to make sure you and your ʻohana are prepared. Gather food, water, medications and important documents, and secure anything around your home that could blow away.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Please check on your neighbors and help make sure our keiki, kūpuna and anyone who may need additional assistance are prepared.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Live updates: www.nhc.noaa.gov/cphc/ www.weather.gov/hfo/ County emergency information: www.hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA www.honolulu.gov/dem www.kauai.gov/KEMA

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

ʻOhana across Hawaiʻi should prepare now as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the islands. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Hawaiʻi Island, but heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf could affect communities throughout the state.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Mahalo to every heart and hand that made this a safe and comforting space for our families and survivors. We will keep showing up for Lahaina—on days of remembrance and every day in between.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Three years after the Maui wildfires, our Lahaina ʻohana came together to remember, grieve, heal, laugh, and look toward the future.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 06/08/2026

And yes... I once again judged the dessert contest. 🍪 No complaints here!

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 06/08/2026

I always enjoy joining the Kauaʻi Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to hear firsthand about the challenges they’re facing—from storms and invasive species to rising costs and getting products to market—and the hopes they have for the next generation of local food producers.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 06/08/2026

A big mahalo to the farmers, ranchers, and producers who grow the food, fuel, and fiber our islands and our country depend on. They deserve our thanks—and our support. 🌱

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 05/08/2026

We also discussed new federal tools through the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which I was proud to help pass. Housing isn't just about building more homes. It's about making sure local families can afford to stay, live, and thrive on Maui.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 05/08/2026

Housing is critical infrastructure. We need to protect it, invest in it, & prioritize it just like we do water and electricity. Mahalo to the Realtors Association of Maui for a candid conversation about the housing challenges facing our island.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 04/08/2026

My office is now accepting submissions for Military Service Academy Nominations through Sunday, October 18, 2026. For more info on application submissions, please visit bit.ly/TokudaMilitaryNomination or contact my office at (808) 746-6220.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 01/08/2026

I'm proud to have fought alongside Senators Schatz and Hirono to secure the federal funding that helped make this center a reality. Mahalo to the incredible CFS team for the lifesaving work you do every day and for helping our keiki to kupuna feel safe. ❤️

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 01/08/2026

It was an honor to help bless Child & Family Service's new East Hawaiʻi Island Community Resource and Counseling Center in Hilo—a place where survivors will be believed, families will find support, and healing can begin closer to home.

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